A MAN has died after being taken ill during Blackburn Rovers home fixture with Cardiff City last night.

Cardiff City fan Mike Jones is said to have complained of chest pains during the game at Ewood Park.

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After being helped by stewards and fellow supporters he was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital where he died.

Both Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City have sent their condolences to family and friends of Mr Jones, who lived in of Barry, in the vale of Glamorgan.

Blackburn Rovers Tweeted: "Everyone at Rovers are saddened to learn of the passing of @CardiffCityFC fan Mike Jones following last night's game.

"Our condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time."

Cardiff City Tweeted: "We’re deeply saddened to learn of the passing of supporter, Mike Jones, of Barry, who passed away following last night’s game.

"Our thoughts are with Mike’s family and friends at this difficult time. Our thanks to those @Rovers for their support and assistance."

The fixture finished 1-1.